System Administrator

Job Requisition Id: 193191  
Business Function: Engineering  
Primary City: Toronto  
Province: Ont. - GTA   Qualified candidates, preference given to candidates within the area competition.   
Employment Type: Full-Time  
Employment Status: Permanent  
Language Requirement: English Essential  
Employee Class and Level: UPCET02  
Number of Vacancies: 1  
Position Reports To: Manager, National Mail Processing Systems
Area of Competition: Qualified candidates, preference given to local candidates.   
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):  03/06/2026

Employees who reside outside the geographic area of competition are invited to apply provided that no relocation is required OR the employee is willing to pay for their own relocation

The successful candidate must be able to work out of CPC plants, offices at either of these locations. Relocation funding will not be provided.

Essential Requirements; 

Education
•    A University or college degree/diploma in a related field
•    Network solutions administration certification (ACSA, CCNA, or equivalent) – Preferred
•    Network or Cloud Security solutions certification (CISSP, CCSP or equivalent) – Preferred
•    Infrastructure virtualization certification (NCP, VCP or equivalent) – Preferred
•    Cloud fundamentals certification – Preferred
•    Designation and or certifications programs may be required for certain positions

Technical Experience
•    3-5 years of hands-on experience in an enterprise setting deploying, administrating and supporting complex network environments
•    3-5 years of hands-on experience deploying and maintaining security appliances for high-availability and isolated network infrastructure
•    Good understanding of Information Technology vs Operational Technology managing a variety of network attached appliances
•    Good experience working with Linux and Windows servers, use of best practices for system-level security, configuration management, and performance monitoring
•    Applied expertise in automation tools for improved productivity and greater efficiencies

Key Qualifications

•    Strong organizational skills
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
•    Self–starter with ability to work as part of a team
•    Excellent time management and analytical skills
•    Proven troubleshooting and problem solving skills

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy. 

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.
 

Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated.  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Important Message

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our signature behaviours 

Make the call – We’re empowered to make decisions, respectfully challenge the status quo, and support others to do the same.
Know the destination– We understand Canada Post’s strategy and goals and how we contribute to them, and we move forward with open minds when exploring new approaches.
Deliver for others – We take pride in doing our personal best, demonstrate care for others, and support and encourage them to reach their potential.  
Ignite our pride– We play a role in making Canada stronger by celebrating who we are, the communities we service, and issues that matter.

Our values 
Our Values have three dimensions: “We matter as individuals, We matter to one another, We matter to our country”
TRUST                  
I earn the trust placed in me every day, and I trust that my safety and well-being are everyone’s top priority. 
We do our best work when we trust each other. 
We value the trust Canadians have in us, and understand it is earned with every decision and interaction. 
RESPECT
I understand respect is the foundation of a successful workplace.              
We respect each other as colleagues and treat each other as we would like to be treated.               
We respect our country and the communities we serve, and understand we have a responsibility to be a positive force for change.
DELIVER
I challenge myself to safely deliver every day because what I do matters.
We are a network of people, united by what we accomplish and deliver together.
Delivering a stronger Canada for Canadians is at the heart of what we do

Interview Notification
Should you be contacted for an interview, you are required to notify your Team Leader. If you do not meet the position occupancy guidelines above, you will need to provide confirmation from your General Manager and Director, Human Resources responsible for your function/region that you can be considered for this opportunity.